The beauty of Scotland is a year-round attraction, but during the winter months – and especially around Christmas – it comes into its own. Crisp mornings in charming cities illuminated with festive lights, cool mist over the Highlands landscapes, and slopes coloured white waiting to be carved by skis or snowboard. All of this, and more, can be found in Scotland.
This year, swap mornings spent de-icing the windscreen for strolls through the delightful streets of Edinburgh, or change the monotony of your usual morning walk with a hike up some of the UK’s highest peaks in the Cairngorms. Cities such Glasgow and Aberdeen offer more than enough to keep every day filled over a long weekend, while the country’s natural sights are great for outdoor activities, skiing and even spotting the Northern Lights.
